Here is a VERY quick sketch of empty lots which are not currently being developed, lots that do not have an
approved future development, and all surface parking lots of notable size.
I'm sure I missed a bunch of stuff but you get the general idea.
I'm having trouble seeing how Gatineau is especially 'filled with dusty parking lots'.
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Gatineau by
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